Why CentroKey
The honest pros and cons.
CentroKey isn't magic and it isn't for everyone. Here's a straight comparison of what changes when you have a living register — and what it deliberately is, and isn't.
With CentroKey
Flying blind
The upside
What you get, in plain terms.
One living map
Everything you run in one place, kept current — not a document that goes stale the day it's written.
Renewal alerts
Domains, certificates and key contracts warn you in good time, so nothing lapses by surprise.
Risk at a glance
A traffic-light dashboard and continuity score tell you what's healthy and what needs attention.
A clear route to fix it
Every red flag offers a choice: a do-it-yourself guide, let SAR Computing fix it, or have us manage your supplier.
Investor & exit ready
A portfolio view across every business you own — exactly what a buyer or board wants to see.
Lower-risk by design
We hold where your keys live and who holds them — never the passwords themselves.
Not a password manager
How CentroKey compares.
Other tools each do one job. CentroKey answers a different question: who controls what, and what happens if it breaks?
| What you want to know | CentroKey | Password manager | Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| What technology you actually run | Yes — mapped for you | No | If you remember to add it |
| Who controls each part | Yes | No | Manual |
| Renewal & expiry alerts | Yes | Some | No |
| Risk & continuity score | Yes | No | No |
| Stores your actual passwords | No — by design | Yes | Unsafely, if at all |
| Stays up to date on its own | Yes | n/a | No — goes stale |
Being straight with you
Is CentroKey right for you?
A good fit if…
You're a business owner or operator who relies on technology but doesn't have a full-time IT team. You want a clear, current picture of what you run — and a calm plan for when something needs fixing or someone moves on.
Honestly, less so if…
You want a password vault (that's a different, complementary tool), or you already have a mature IT function with this fully documented. CentroKey shows you the map and the route to fix gaps — the fixing itself is then your call.
Free for one owner with up to two businesses — no card. A small token only applies if you invite others in or add a third business.
Map your business in 60 seconds.
It's free to start — one business owner, up to two businesses. See exactly what you run, who controls it, and what's at risk.
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